J Korean Fract Soc.
1999 Apr;12(2):435-439.
Results of Treatment for Fractures of the Talar Neck
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Institute for Medical Sciences, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, Korea.
Abstract
- The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the clinical results and to suggest appropriate treatment modality in the treatment of the fracture of talar neck. Twelve patients who had the fracture of talar neck were managed from October 1988 to April 1996 and followed more than 24 months. We reviewed the results according to the method of treatment, and complications following surgery. Three were treated with closed reduction and casting, one with closed reduction and K-wire fixation, eight were treated with open reduction and internal fixation. The functional result was excellent in 58.3 % and good in 33.3 % according to Hawkins criteria. Overall, there were three complications, one with skin necrosis on the incision site and the other two with subtalar arthritis. The treatment results were affected by the severity of trauma at the time of injury. Anatomical reduction by closed or open method, and stabilization with cast or rigid internal fixation could facilitate early mobilization and minimize postoperative complications in the treatment of talar neck fractures.
